Accounting Project

Fred I. Blend

**** **** **** **** ******, Texas *5244

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Home: 972-***-**** ? Mobile: 214-***-****

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Senior Financial Accountant

Manager of General Accounting ( Payroll Supervisor ( Financial Systems

Coordinator

Qualifications Summary

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Accomplished senior financial accountant with over thirty years of

demonstrated capabilities in accounting, finance, communications, systems

implementation leadership, information technology services, and executive

management.

Professional Profile

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. Solutions-oriented problem-solver recognized for the ability to

consistently identify challenges and apply unsurpassed leadership and

creative-direction skills, resulting in effective team collaboration

and solid project management.

. Comprehensive managerial experience in conceptualizing, developing and

implementing financial, asset and time-tracking systems on time and

under budget.

. Increased efficiency and productivity in every department managed,

based upon insight, successful, extensive operational and systems

experience.

. Proven ability to lead and facilitate multi-level communication and

synergistic work environments while encouraging team development and

positive outcomes.

Key Areas of Expertise

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? Fixed Asset Accounting ? Systems and Project ? Inter/Intra Company

Management Accounting

? Financial Reporting ?Time recovery and ? System Interfaces of

utilization interventions the General Ledger

? Account Analysis and ? Financial Systems and IT ? Month and Year-End

Reconciliation Liaison Closing Cycles

? Payroll Accounting ? Consolidation Reporting ? General and SOX Audit

Compliance

Military Service

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. United States Army, Active Duty Dates: September 13, 1966 to September

12, 1968

. Final Rank: E-5, Sergeant

. MOS: Infantry

Professional Experience

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Alcatel-Lucent, Plano, Texas

1972 -

2007

(Formerly known as Alcatel U.S.A; Rockwell International; Collins Radio

Company)

Semi-Retired

2008 - 2009

Contract Work

2010

Resume of Fred Blend, page 2 of 3. [pic]

Manager of General Accounting

Responsible for managing financial systems development and installations

while supervising all general accounting activities. This included the

control and maintenance of the general ledger and interfaces; month and

year-end closing cycles; fixed assets; expense reporting; account analysis

and electronic data interfaces to corporate headquarters and financial

institutions.

. Oversaw the development and implementation of fixed asset management

and inventory system, a first for the company; trained new users;

established protocols and coordinated the reconciliation of data into

the new system.

. Assessed and analyzed the performance of existing processes and

technologies, wrote improvement proposals, and collaborated with team-

members to solve problems and implement upgrades.

. Oversaw the integrity and functionality of fixed asset accounting

including: construction in process; assigning of asset life and

depreciation types; maintained and defined assets according to

policies and regulations required for direct purchase, resale,

inventory and disposal.

. Initiated and managed first employee expense reporting system.

. Designed and implemented the program, Account Data System (ADS), which

streamlined the input of data to the general ledger and accounts

receivable. This program allowed for the direct input of data and

thus eliminated the need for a keypunch or third-party data entry

team.

. Directly supervised a team comprised of three accountants, five

accounting clerks and one Certified Public Accountant.

. Managed the month and year-end closing cycles by coordinating and

collaborating with Financial Data Reporting Systems Coordinator.

. Coordinated, supported, and participated in annual internal audit and

a second conducted by an outside accounting firm.

. Managed and maintained corporate credit cards.

Payroll Supervisor

Maintained the payroll system and ensured data integrity while managing a

team of five; resolved payroll related disputes; served as a committee

member during management and union contract labor negotiations.

. Conceived and launched Exception Time Reporting (ETR) time entry

system, which allowed for direct user data filed interfaces, thus

optimizing employee time and reducing costs. Directed testing and

provided final authority for full-system implementation. This system

would also serve as a program for project tracking.

. Led requirements analysis, selection and implementation of Ceridian

payroll system while creating the data interface to the General and

Sub Ledgers.

. Ensured expedient and accurate pay to over 2,200 employees including

salaried, salaried non-exempt and union members.

. Developed policies and created payroll procedures to ensure compliance

with company policies and union requirements.

. Researched and resolved employee compensation issues.

Financial Data Reporting Systems Coordinator

Controlled and maintained month-end and year-end closing cycles.

. Created and compiled a consolidated reporting literature to aid the

business leaders with strategic decision information that included

accounting data for all product lines, business units, and divisions.

. Established and optimized a consolidated regional financial reporting

system ensuring the security of transmitting sensitive and

confidential financial data to corporate headquarters.

. Prepared and maintained various financial reporting packages

including: balance sheets, trial balances; income statements and month

and year-end responsibilities.

. Prepared financial reports including balance sheets, trial balances

and income statements.

. Initiated financial reports such as:

. Trial Balances

. Balance Sheets

. P&L Statements

. Cash Flow Analysis Reports

. Inventory Turnover Ratio Reports

Resume of Fred Blend, page 3 of 3.

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Posted payroll accounting data to the General Ledger, balanced and ensured

accuracy.

. Designated account number assignments based on payroll activity

including pay type and voluntary/involuntary deductions.

. Created Microsoft Access reports while maintaining the absolute

confidentiality of payroll data.

. Worked with and assisted internal and external auditors; including SOX

requirements.

Systems Experience

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? Oracle Financial Systems

? SAP Systems

? Home Grown Accounting System (Accounting Data System, ADS)

? GEAC Financial Systems (Dunn and Bradstreet Software, McCormack &

Dodge)

? QuickBooks

? ConnectWise

System / Project Management Skills

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Successfully completed implementation of the following financial systems:

? General Ledger ? Oracle Project Tracking System

? Payroll Systems ? Expense Reporting

? Fixed Assets ? Electronic Banking Interfaces

? Project and Pay Time

Tracking Systems

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Defined Basic System Interfaces to and from the General Ledger:

? Accounts Payable ? Revenue and Cost of Sales Accounting

? Accounts Receivable ? Manufacturing/Inventory

? Expense Report ? Fixed Assets

Tracking

? Order Entry ? Payroll

? Project Tracking

Systems

Reporting Systems Skills

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? Cognos Impromptu

? Oracle Data Browser

? SAS

? Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and Project

Education

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Personal Interests

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Advanced Scuba Diver; Double Certification: YMCA and NAUI.

Golf.

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